Sapana K. Shah is an experienced business and corporate attorney based in Los Angeles, California and licensed in California and Georgia. After attending Emory University School of Law, Sapana began her career clerking for Judge Susan M. Speer at ...

Sapana K. Shah is an experienced business and corporate attorney based in Los Angeles, California and licensed in California and Georgia. After attending Emory University School of Law, Sapana began her career clerking for Judge Susan M. Speer at ...

Sapana K. Shah is an experienced business and corporate attorney based in Los Angeles, California and licensed in California and Georgia. After attending Emory University School of Law, Sapana began her career clerking for Judge Susan M. Speer at ...

Tal Grinblat is a Shareholder in the intellectual property group of the firm. His practice emphasizes franchising and distribution, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property. He is a certified specialist in franchise and distribution ...

Tal Grinblat is a Shareholder in the intellectual property group of the firm. His practice emphasizes franchising and distribution, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property. He is a certified specialist in franchise and distribution ...

Tal Grinblat is a Shareholder in the intellectual property group of the firm. His practice emphasizes franchising and distribution, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property. He is a certified specialist in franchise and distribution ...

Eric A. Welter is an experienced litigator who has represented national corporations in complex litigation, including class actions, involving a wide range of employment law, public accommodations and business issues. His practice focuses on emplo...

Eric A. Welter is an experienced litigator who has represented national corporations in complex litigation, including class actions, involving a wide range of employment law, public accommodations and business issues. His practice focuses on emplo...

Eric A. Welter is an experienced litigator who has represented national corporations in complex litigation, including class actions, involving a wide range of employment law, public accommodations and business issues. His practice focuses on emplo...

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John A. Case, Jr. graduated from Stanford Law School in 1986 and has practiced law in Los Angeles, ...

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John A. Case, Jr. graduated from Stanford Law School in 1986 and has practiced law in Los Angeles, ...

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John A. Case, Jr. graduated from Stanford Law School in 1986 and has practiced law in Los Angeles, ...

Barry Kurtz is the Chair of the Franchise & Distribution Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman in Los Angeles. He represents franchisors, manufacturers, franchisees, distributors and craft brewers.
Mr. Kurtz has served as Outside General Counsel, Chie...

Barry Kurtz is the Chair of the Franchise & Distribution Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman in Los Angeles. He represents franchisors, manufacturers, franchisees, distributors and craft brewers.
Mr. Kurtz has served as Outside General Counsel, Chie...

Barry Kurtz is the Chair of the Franchise & Distribution Practice Group at Lewitt Hackman in Los Angeles. He represents franchisors, manufacturers, franchisees, distributors and craft brewers.
Mr. Kurtz has served as Outside General Counsel, Chie...

Brian Cole focuses his practice on franchise and distribution law, an area in which he has more than 20 years’ experience.
Brian got his start as a franchise lawyer when he went to work as an in-house attorney for Pizza Hut, Inc., one of the wo...

Brian Cole focuses his practice on franchise and distribution law, an area in which he has more than 20 years’ experience.
Brian got his start as a franchise lawyer when he went to work as an in-house attorney for Pizza Hut, Inc., one of the wo...

Brian Cole focuses his practice on franchise and distribution law, an area in which he has more than 20 years’ experience.
Brian got his start as a franchise lawyer when he went to work as an in-house attorney for Pizza Hut, Inc., one of the wo...

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Franchising

Franchise law applies to franchisors like McDonald's ®, who allow you to buy and operate a business using the franchise trademarks, name, and business methods. In return, you, the franchisee, get the name recognition value and reputation of the franchisor. A franchise lawyer will make sure the franchisor treats you fairly. Franchises can be expensive, and when you buy one you are gambling on the franchisor's success. Franchise lawyers know the many franchise laws that prevent the franchisor from taking advantage of you. If you are considering franchising your business, a franchise lawyer can also help you with that decision.